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Occupy Portland – What’s next?

Sunday, February 26, 4:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Here is a chance for faith leaders - clergy and laity - to meet with the leaders of Occupy Portland to hear about what has been going on with the movement and what is ahead. You will hear from leaders about their experiences, their ideas and have a chance to share your own ideas and ask questions, as well as explore ways to participate as individuals and communities. 

Nobel Peace Forum – President F.W. de Klerk, February 29

5:30-7 p.m., Nobel Peace Laureate Lecture, Sanctuary

“Preventing War and Ending World Conflicts”

Nobel Laureate F.W. De Klerk will speak about his work to engineer an end to apartheid, South Africa’s racial segregation policy, and the lessons learned about contemporary peace today.

Adopt a Family--Covenant of Hope

The family we are sponsoring for 6 months has now been approved by Human Solutions and their apartment has been identified. We need volunteers to help with the housewarming event when they move in. We shall circulate a list on Sunday, February 19, and you can sign your name to specific items.
Thanks for being a great faith-family!

Wish List: Imagine moving into a home just coming off the streets. Here is what is needed to make their house a home:

Toaster
Blender
Coffee maker
Strainer
Microwave
Fryer
Food processor
Potato masher
Grater
Loaf pan
Knife set w/block
Plastic cutting board
Set of pots/pans (Lasagna pan, etc.)
Can opener
Bowls
Glasses & 3 cups
Mixer
sponges
Spatulas & serving spoons
Measuring cups
Pot holders
Tupperware
Mixing bowls
Baking dishes (loaf pan, etc.)
Cookie sheet
trashcan
Plates & salad plates
Other household items:
Vacuum
Mop
Broom and dust pan
2 Bathroom trashcans
Bathroom – bathing/hand towels
2 Bathroom rugs
Toilet paper
Candles with holders
Disney DVDs
Pine sole
Dining room rug
Lamps
3 clocks

They Need Groceries:
We would also love to be able to fill their refrigerator and grocery cupboard when they move in. We will need 1 person to do the shopping and if you are willing to contribute mark your monetary gift—
“Groceries—Covenant of Hope”

Dr. DeWet Speaks on Radio about New Car Camping Ordinance

City Council has approved a test program to allow homeless people to camp in their cars, RVs or trailers in church parking lots and the parking lots of nonprofit organizations. Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon pushed for approval of the test program because of the current sense of urgency to help the homeless in the city.

Rev. Dr. Anton DeWet was interviewed Friday, December 23, on KBOO radio about the pilot program and the gap in services for the homeless. Dr. DeWet also points to “systemic problems and inequities in the country  (that allow) our resources to drain to a small minority in our population while the broad majority are losing ground all the time.”

Hear the complete KBOO radio interview.